Cant seem to get technical support and this forum is supposed to tell me what i need to know
The engine is a 2001 mercruiser 5.7 L MPI 300 HP whole fresh water cooled. 360 hours original.
Boat is a 2002 Shamrock 246 Walk around for ocean fishing Channel Islands to San Diego and offshore
The drive belt is 13/16” 6 groove. The crankshaft pulley is 5.5” diameter and the existing pulley is 2.5”. Engine idle RPM is 600. Max RPM 5400. Cruising is at 3400 RPM. I would like to keep the alternator pulley size the same so a standard belt will work. I had considered changing the pulley size to increase RPM at slower speeds though.
The new batteries are: starter, Lifeline AGM 80 Amps and the two house batteries are Lifeline AGM 100 Amps each. All 12 volt
Will need a regulator as well and was going with Balmar, but i now understand its not compatable with Ample alternator
My average amperage load during running is about 10-20 amps, excluding the windless usage and stereo
I am looking for an alternator that provides high charge at low RPM. I will be running bait pump, squid light, deck light, anchor light, most LED. Maybe 6 amps plus fish finder all night.
I don’t have shore power, boat will be on a trailer and I need to max the charging in short periods of time and the float
I think a 120 amp alternator. See pictures of current 65 amp alternator mounting.
Looking for advice, can send jpeg pics if i new how to download of current alternator mounting with measurements
Regards,